Flanders: a rich heritage
When it comes to heritage, Flanders is as rich as the sea is deep. Throughout our patch of land, you are practically tripping over both UNESCO-recogni…
Story created on Mar 21, 2019
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Discover Flanders’ Historic Beguinages: Oases of Calm
They were once home to women who were quite possibly the very first feminists. Today, Flanders’ beguinages still exude an atmosphere of peace and cont…
Story created on Jan 18, 2019
48 hours on the Belgian coast: sandy beaches and artistic highs
Flanders isn’t the largest of regions, but that doesn’t stop the Belgian seashore from being grand. There you’ll find no less than 42 miles (68 km) of…
Story created on Jul 5, 2018
A Beginner’s Guide to Peter Paul Rubens’ Antwerp
If there’s one name synonymous with Antwerp, it’s Peter Paul Rubens. The prolific Flemish artist, esteemed diplomat and collector is considered one of…
Story created on May 23, 2018
Only 48 hours in Antwerp? Make the most of every moment …
Time flies in Antwerp. There’s so much to see: the treasures of Rubenshuis, ground-breaking architecture, a world-renowned reputation for fashion and …
Story created on Sep 11, 2017
UNESCO Heritage Meets the Flemish Masters
Did you know that seven sites in Flanders and Brussels are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List? Did you know that from the 15th to the 17th cen…
Story created on Sep 22, 2016